Genetics 1

Front

What is the term for an organism with two different alleles for a trait?

Back

Heterozygous

Front

What do you call the offspring of two different varieties of the same species?

Back

Hybrid

Front

How many factors does each reproductive cell contribute for each trait during reproduction?

Back

One

Front

What is a section on a chromosome that contains genetic information for a specific trait called?

Back

Gene

Front

What term describes the two alleles that determine the phenotype of a trait?

Back

Genotype

Front

What is the term for an organism with two identical alleles for a trait?

Back

Homozygous

Front

What is the observable expression of a trait in an organism called?

Back

Phenotype

Front

What is the process called when pollen from one flower fertilizes the ovule of another flower?

Back

Cross pollination

Front

What is the genetic makeup of an organism referred to as?

Back

Genotype

Front

What do we call the passing of traits from parents to offspring?

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Heredity